About

Stocksfield Community Centre is owned and managed by Stocksfield Community Association (formerly SICA) which is a charitable company limited by guarantee.

Our objectives are to promote the benefit of the all inhabitants of Stocksfield and its neighbourhood, without distinction by associating with local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and provide facilities, in the interests of social welfare for recreational and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for residents. We hope that you will use the centre and get involved with the community, please see our GROUPS and EVENTS pages for details of what's on.

History

Stocksfield Community Association began life as Stocksfield Institute Community Association in 1959 - hence local people referring to the Community Centre as "SICA".

It was registered as a charity and remained so until 2010-11 when it became "incorporated" which means it is now a charitable company limited by guarantee. This means it is registered both at the Charity Commission and at Companies House- and it was Companies House who insisted that the word 'Institute' was dropped from its title.

The Community Association owns and manages Stocksfield Community Centre for the benefit of the residents of Stocksfield

The day to day running of the Community Centre is carried out by the Community Centre Manager; the board of directors oversee building maintenance and improvements, finance, communication, new projects and staffing matters.

Board members are elected by members of the Association at Annual General Meetings at which all members are eligible to both vote and stand for election. The AGM is held in either June or July.

Registered Charity

Stocksfield Community Association is a registered charity with the Charity Commission.

The Officers

President Mr M Richardson

Chairman Mr N Hooks

Vice-Chair Mrs B Braysher

Membership Secretary Mrs J Robinson

Minutes Secretary Mrs K Kirkland

Company Secretary Mr C Basey

Treasurer Mr R Gibson

Facilities

The Stocksfield Community Association Centre is a focus for various community groups, it is also available for hire. There are a number of spaces including: the Main Hall, Richardson Room, Mary Clayton Room and a First Floor Suite (consisting of a large room with a small annex, separate kitchen and toilets).

Catering Equipment Hire

Cutlery, china, tea/coffee pots, tea urn, tables and chairs are all available for hire for events away from the Centre.